Role Summary

Reporting to the Head of Membership, the Development Manager is a frontline fundraiser responsible for driving philanthropic growth by developing and implementing a fundraising strategy and advancing relationships with prospective and major donors in support of the strategic priorities of the European Movement UK.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a multi-faceted strategy to achieve ambitious fundraising targets in support of the strategic priorities of the European Movement UK, with a focus on mid-level giving, major gifts and legacies.
• Provide high level stewardship and relationship management for existing and former donors.
• Identify, cultivate, engage and solicit prospective and current donors.
• Manage a portfolio of 75-100 major gift donors and prospective donors.
• Meet ambitious targets for funds raised and related projects delivery.
• Prepare research, briefings, talking points and background materials in support of donor engagement.
• Ensure that fundraising records, contact reports, donor-related data and other information are accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop compelling cases for support, proposals, presentations and other donor communications.
• Advise and support fundraising volunteers, working groups, committees and related meetings as required.

These duties may be subject to change over time.

For a full list of responsibilities, and the person specification, please visit the application page below.

This role is based at our office in Wesminster, with the flexibility to work from home.

About European Movement UK

European Movement UK is the country’s campaign group for closer ties with Europe. Belief in the UK in Europe has kept us going since our foundation by Winston Churchill in 1949. We’ve championed this principle ever since, forging deep bonds in trade, security, diplomacy and culture that have delivered immense benefits to people’s lives

Today, we are a powerful cross-party movement of over 27,000 members, 250,000 campaign supporters, and 100 local groups. You would be joining a small, friendly and ambitious staff team who are committed to securing a positive European future for our country, and helping to secure vital funds to power the next phase of our campaign.